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Adoni-Zedek அதோனிசேதேக்
👦 Boy 📜 Hebrew
💡 Meaning & Tamil Translation:
Lord of Righteousness
தமிழ் அர்த்தம்: நீதியின் ஆண்டவர்

Amorite king of Jerusalem defeated by Joshua when the sun stood still over Gibeon.

Joshua 10:1

📜 Biblical History & Significance of Adoni-Zedek

The royal records of Judah and Israel introduce Adoni-Zedek (அதோனிசேதேக்), a dignified Hebrew name translating as "Lord of Righteousness". Chronicled in Scripture as amorite king of jerusalem defeated by joshua when the sun stood still over gibeon (Joshua 10:1).

Recorded in Joshua 10:1, their actions in royal administration, fortress cities, or military battles reveal the vital importance of wholehearted obedience to the law of the Lord.

Contemplating the life of Adoni-Zedek inspires believers to pursue righteous leadership. Its definition-"Lord of Righteousness"-echoes the timeless call to justice, truth, and mercy.

📖 Key Scripture Milestones & Passages

Joshua 10:1 Primary Scripture Citation
Biblical Onomastics

Biblical Names: Theological Nuance & Original Language Roots

Understanding the spiritual weight, covenant transformations, and prophetic destiny embedded in biblical nomenclature.

The Hebrew Concept of 'Shem'

In Ancient Near Eastern Semitic thought, a name (shem) was not an arbitrary tag. It represented an individual's intrinsic essence, character, and providential vocation under Yahweh's covenant.

Covenant Renaming

When God establishes an unconditional covenant, He frequently renames His servants: Abram ('Exalted Father') becomes Abraham ('Father of Multitudes'); Jacob ('Supplanter') becomes Israel ('He Strives with God and Prevails').

Messianic Nomenclature

The name Jesus derives from the Hebrew Yeshua, meaning 'Yahweh is Salvation' (Matthew 1:21). Combined with the prophetic title Immanuel ('God with us', Isaiah 7:14), it defines the core of Christian soteriology.

Choosing a Name Today

Bestowing a biblical name is an act of spiritual dedication, connecting the next generation to centuries of orthodox faith, moral resilience, and divine favor recorded in Holy Scripture.

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